"Da Meat A Ball"

Name: "Da Meat A Ball"
Ingredients: PREPARING THE BALLS; STEP ONE = Add all sauce ingredients (see recipe below) to a 6 quart sauce pan and start simmering.; STEP TWO = Prepare the meatballs:; 1/2-lb ground sirloin and 1/2-lb ground pork; 2-ounces fresh bread-torn; 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 smashed garlic cloves; 1/2 cup micro-plane grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 teaspoon toasted onion powder; 5 grinds fresh pepper - to your taste; 1/2 teaspoon oregano (I like using dried from Penzeys); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup olive oil for browning; THE SAUCE - start at least an hour before preparing the meatballs, or, make a day ahead and bring to a simmer while preparing the meatballs.; 1-28 ounce can organic crushed plum tomatoes with basil.; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.; 2 tablespoons tomato paste (my favorite to use is Amore concentrated Sun-Dried Tomato Paste, comes in a tube, I feel it adds an extra rich flavor.; 6-8 cloves smashed and minced garlic.; Salt/Pepper to taste.

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Ingredients

PREPARING THE BALLS
STEP ONE = Add all sauce ingredients (see recipe below) to a 6 quart sauce pan and start simmering.
STEP TWO = Prepare the meatballs:
1/2-lb ground sirloin and 1/2-lb ground pork
2-ounces fresh bread-torn
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 smashed garlic cloves
1/2 cup micro-plane grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 teaspoon toasted onion powder
5 grinds fresh pepper - to your taste
1/2 teaspoon oregano (I like using dried from Penzeys)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup olive oil for browning
THE SAUCE - start at least an hour before preparing the meatballs, or, make a day ahead and bring to a simmer while preparing the meatballs.
1-28 ounce can organic crushed plum tomatoes with basil.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
2 tablespoons tomato paste (my favorite to use is Amore concentrated Sun-Dried Tomato Paste, comes in a tube, I feel it adds an extra rich flavor.
6-8 cloves smashed and minced garlic.
Salt/Pepper to taste.

Directions

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["Add olive oil to a fry pan; set aside.\r\nPlace the ground meat in a bowl; set aside.", "In a food processor, add the torn bread, parsley, garlic, grated cheese, onion or onion powder, pepper, and oregano; then pulse until finely processed.", "Add the bread mixture and the beaten egg to the ground meat; gently toss with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated.\r\nThe mixture must feel moist, (slightly sticky) and be able to hold together; add 1 tablespoon of water at a time if you feel the mixture needs more moisture.", "Gently form the meat into lightly packed balls.", "Heat the fry pan - medium high heat; fry the balls, brown and crisp all sides. Brown only the outside of the meatball to seal them together. Note: I have also browned these in the oven @ 375 degrees for 1/2 hour, turning a few times.", "Transfer the meatballs to an already simmering sauce and cover. The inside of meatball will cook in the sauce.", "Simmer sauce for about 2-3 hours; until the sauce is sticking to the balls, they look juicy, and the aroma is filling the air with \"Italian goodness\"".""